Dan McDermott, who previously served as video coordinator for the Boston College men’s basketball team, has been promoted to Director of Basketball Operations, announced today by head coach Jim Christian. McDermott was the video coordinator for the last nine seasons. A 2004 Boston College graduate, he was a four-year student manager for the basketball team,
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Rupp Named Associate Head Coach at OSU
Kerry Rupp, who has 15 years of coaching experience at six universities and has been a part of five NCAA Tournament teams, will join the Oregon State men’s basketball program as associate head coach, Wayne Tinkle announced Wednesday. “I’m thrilled to have Kerry on our staff here at Oregon State” Tinkle said. “He was with
Missouri Southern Staff Update
Missouri Southern men’s basketball coach Jeff Boschee has announced the addition of Sam McMahon to his coaching staff for the Lions. McMahon comes to the Lions after serving the past four years on the staff at Missouri State including the last three for former MSSU Assistant Coach Paul Lusk. His duties at Missouri Southern will
HOT: Extension for Wade at Chattanooga
The 2013-14 Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball season was one of renewed enthusiasm for the program. The promise of the campaigns to come has not gone unnoticed. Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics David Blackburn noted as much announcing the extension of the contract for Head Coach Will Wade. “Will really met and exceeded expectations in
HOT RUMOR: Payne the choice at Mississippi Valley State
I can confirm through great sources that Mississippi Valley State has hired Andre Payne as their new head basketball coach. He will replace Chico Potts who was dismissed earlier this spring. Payne has been the head coach and AD at Wiley College (TX) since 2006. He led his squad to a 19-11 (15-9) record this
OFFICIAL: Jackson to Stilman
I reported this as a rumor this weekend – it’s now official… Stillman College’s Director of Athletics Paul Bryant announced the selection of Donte Jackson as its new men’s basketball coach. The announcement comes after a national search that saw more than 200 applicants vie for the position. Jackson will be introduced at a press
Daily Dirt – 6/3/14
From the HD World Headquarters… • Quick exit for Jeff Bower at Marist. Some names floating around, but nothing worth publishing. It will be an interesting situation…the AD is feeling some heat with this one. • I can confirm that Travis Garrett is no longer the head coach at USC-Salkehatchie. Garrett had been at Salk
Pittis promoted to assistant at Bradley
Having served the previous two years as Bradley Basketball Director of Operations, Cole Pittis will take over as an assistant coach on the Braves staff, according to an announcement today by fourth-year Bradley head coach Geno Ford. Pittis’ connection to Ford goes back to his playing days at Muskingum University and he boasts seven years
Wake hires video coordinator
Joe Balestrieri begins his first season on the Wake Forest basketball staff in 2014-15, serving as the program’s Video Coordinator. In his current role on the Demon Deacon staff, Balestrieri is responsible for managing the program’s video operations, including film cutups and exchanges. Balestrieri (pronounced bal-uh-STRARE-ee) came to Wake Forest in June 2014 after a
Mills named Director of Player Development at Wake Forest
Josh Mills is in his first season on the Wake Forest basketball staff in 2014-15, serving as the program’s Director of Player Development. In his current role, Mills serves as a mentor for Demon Deacon student-athletes in their academic and professional development. He also assists in recruiting by organizing and maintaining databases, sending mailouts and
Micallef Named Brooklyn’s Head Coach
The Brooklyn College Office of Recreation, Intramurals & Intercollegiate Athletics has announced the hiring of Rich Micallef as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach, effective immediately. Coach Micallef is no stranger to BC Athletics having spent four seasons on the Men’s Basketball team from 1980-1984 and graduating as Brooklyn’s all-time leading scorer with 1,740 career points,
Bennett Receives New 7-Year Contract
Virginia Director of Athletics Craig Littlepage announced Tuesday (June 3) the University has signed men’s basketball head coach Tony Bennett to a new 7-year contract through the 2020-21 season. The contract replaces an extension to Bennett’s original contract signed in 2012 that was scheduled to end following the 2018-19 season. "We are pleased with Coach